From Málaga: Antequera dolmens and El Torcal day trip
Guided small-group trip (max. 8) to the Menga, Viera and El Romeral dolmens (World Heritage) and the karst landscape of El Torcal. 4.7/5 from 102 reviews.
4.7102 reviews
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Small group
- Spanish, English, French
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
- Wikimedia Commons · Tuxyso · File:El Torcal Iberiensteinbock 2014.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Malopez 21 · File:Dolmen de Menga, vista exterior.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Olaf Tausch · File:Dolmen de Menga 07.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Jebulon · File:Rocks El Torcal de Antequera karst Andalusia Spain.jpg · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons · Olaf Tausch · File:Dolmen de Menga 01.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Olaf Tausch · File:Dolmen de Menga 03.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Jebulon · File:El Torcal de Antequera karst Andalusia Spain.jpg · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons · Olaf Tausch · File:Dolmen de Menga 05.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Jebulon · File:El Torcal de Antequera karst sculpture Andalusia Spain.jpg · CC0
Practical details
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- The Menga dolmen, one of the largest in Europe
- Viera and the El Romeral tholos
- Guided walk among El Torcal's karst rocks
- Small group of 8 at most
Our take
Two World Heritage sites in half a day, in a group of eight. El Torcal looks like another planet and the dolmens are more impressive than you expect. A great alternative to the Caminito if you have done it.
What's included
- Guide
- Transport from Málaga
- Hiking poles
Not included
- Lunch
- Return bus ticket from Antequera (the guide gives you the card)
Good to know
What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Hiking shoes
- A rain jacket if rain is forecast
Things to keep in mind
- You return by scheduled bus from Antequera: check the timetable first
- El Torcal is colder than the coast
- Maximum 8 participants
Meeting point
Málaga, near La Orquídea Restobar (Alameda Principal)
Check the exact location on your voucher. You return to Málaga by scheduled bus from Antequera.
The experience
What you'll see
A half-day trip from Málaga combining two World Heritage sites:
- Antequera dolmens: a 90-minute guided visit to Menga, Viera and the El Romeral tholos, megalithic tombs about 5,000 years old.
- El Torcal: 90 minutes among karst rocks and fossils, with a guided walk and free time.
How it works
Out by van from Málaga with a guide (Spanish, English or French), in a group of 8 at most. Afterwards you have free time in Antequera and return to Málaga by scheduled bus; the guide gives you the card. Check the return timetable before booking.
Accessibility
El Torcal has mountain paths; not recommended for reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Antequera dolmens?
Is El Torcal hard?
How do I get back to Málaga?
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